Summary

 Projectile motion may be described using descriptions of horizontal and vertical motion.

 A projectile is an object that is given an initial velocity and is then acted solely upon by gravitational force.

 A trajectory is a path followed by a projectile.

 The path of an object under projectile motion follows a parabola.

 Because of gravity on earth and horizontal velocity, an object travels in a parabolic arc.

 As the object moves up, the magnitude of the vertical velocity (𝑣𝑦) gradually decreases, thus it shows that the object is
slowing down and has a vertical velocity of 0 m/s at its maximum height.

 As the object moves down, the vertical velocity (𝑣𝑦) gradually increases, thus it shows that the object is speeding up
which is influenced by a force due to gravity.

 The gravitational acceleration of projectiles on earth is constant and is equal to −9.8 𝑚 𝑠 ⁄ 2 (means −9.8 𝑚 𝑠 ⁄ 2
downward).

 In terms of horizontal component of a projectile, the horizontal velocity is constant. Thus, the initial and final horizontal
velocities are equal (𝑣0𝑥 = 𝑣𝑥) which leads to a constant horizontal acceleration of 0 𝑚 𝑠 ⁄ 2.

 An object projected horizontally will fall down at the same rate as another one that is dropped, thus both objects will hit
the ground at the same time.

 In horizontally launched projectile, the magnitude of the y-component of the velocity (𝑣𝑦) gradually increases as it falls
due to the acceleration due to gravity. On the other hand, the x-component of its velocity is constant since there is no net
force acting on it and it is moving in accordance with the Law of Inertia.

 In angle-launched projectiles, the x-component of the velocity does not change since no net force is acting on the x-
direction, it moves continuously due to inertia. The magnitude of the y-component of its velocity gradually decreases as it
approaches the maximum height. As it reaches the maximum height its velocity along the y-axis becomes 0 m/s. As the
projectile goes down, it gradually gains velocity along the -y-axis.

 In a gravity- and air resistance-free situation a projectile will move in a straight line due to the consequence of inertia.

Monday
Multiple Choice: Read the following items carefully. On your answer sheet, write the letter of the BEST ANSWER from
the given options.
1. Which of the following is composed of the two linear motions of a projectile?
A. Horizontal and Circular Motion C. Horizontal and Vertical Motion
B. Vertical and Circular Motion D. Vertical and Curvilinear Motion
2. What is referred to as an object that is given an initial velocity and is then acted solely upon by gravitational force?
A. Project B. Projectile C. Target D. Trajectory
3. What do you call the path followed by a projectile?
A. Project B. Projectile C. Target D. Trajectory
4. What is the shape of the trajectory of a projectile?
A. Circular B. Elliptical C. Hyperbolic D. Parabolic
5. What force enables objects to fall on to the ground?
A. Frictional Force B. Magnetic Force C. Gravitational Force D. Tension Force
6. If you throw a baseball straight up, what will its vertical velocity be at the highest point?
A.0m/s B.9.8m/s C. 0m/s2 D.-9.8m/s2
7. What is the acceleration of a baseball thrown to the air at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the horizontal as it
returns to the ground?
A.0m/s B.9.8m/s C.0m/s2 D.-9.8 m/s2
8. What happens to the vertical velocity of an object as it travels through the air?
A. Changes continuously C. Gradually increasing
B. Gradually decreasing D. Remains the same
9. What happens to the horizontal velocity of an object as it travels through the air?
A. Changes continuously C. Gradually increasing
B. Gradually decreasing D. Remains the same
10. If a stone is horizontally launched at a certain height, how do you describe the magnitude of its vertical velocity as it
approaches the ground?
A. Cannot be determined C. Gradually increasing
B. Gradually decreasing D. Remains the same

TUESDAY
Activity 2.1: Modified True or False!
Write TRUE in the space provided if the following statements are correct and if false, change the underlined word or
phrase to make the statement/s correct.

1. As the projectile reaches its highest peak, the vertical velocity continuously increases.
2. When an object is horizontally launched its motion gradually increases.
3. In an angle-launched projectile the vertical velocity remains constant.
4. As the projectile reaches the maximum height its vertical velocity becomes zero.
5. The horizontal acceleration (ax) of a projectile is equal to 9.8m/s2
6. The horizontal velocity in horizontally launched projectile is constant.
7. In angle-launched projectile, as the projectile rises its vertical velocity decreases.
8. The acceleration due to gravity is equal to zero.
9. As a projectile approach to the ground its vertical velocity decreases.
10. There is external force acting on the horizontal motion of a projectile.

Multiple Choice: Read the following items carefully. On your answer sheet, write the letter of the BEST ANSWER from
the given options.
1. What force enables objects to reach the ground?
A. Frictional Force B. Magnetic Force C. Gravitational Force D. Tension Force
2. What is the shape of the trajectory of a projectile?
A. Circular B. Elliptical C. Hyperbolic D. Parabolic
3. Which of the following composed the two linear motions of a projectile?
A. Horizontal and Circular Motion C. Horizontal and Vertical Motion
B. Vertical and Circular Motion D. Vertical and Curvilinear Motion
4. What is referred to as an object that is given an initial velocity and is then acted solely upon by gravitational force?
A. Project B. Projectile C. Target D. Trajectory
5. What do you call the path followed by an object under projectile motion?
A. Project B. Projectile C. Target D. Trajectory
6. What happens to the vertical velocity of an object as it travels through the air?
A. Changes continuously C. Gradually increases
B. Gradually decreases D. Remains the same
7. What happens to the horizontal velocity of an object as it travels through the air?
A. Changes continuously C. Gradually increases
B. Gradually decreases D. Remains the same
8. If you throw a baseball straight up, what is its vertical velocity at the highest point?
A.0m/s B.9.8m/s C.0m/s2 D.-9.8 m/s2
9. If a stone is horizontally launched at a certain height, how do you describe the magnitude of its vertical velocity as it
approaches the ground?
A. Changes continuously C. Gradually increasing
B. Gradually decreasing D. Remains the same
10. What is the acceleration of a baseball thrown to the air at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the horizontal as it
returns to the ground?
A.0m/s B.9.8m/s C.0m/s2 D.-9.8 m/s2